The Champions League holders have so far sailed through this group, and will probably put a second string XI knowing they have already qualified for the last 16.

Regular first-team stars like Mario Madzukic, Franck Ribery and Bastian Schweinsteiger will miss out, while Thiago and Holger Badstuber remains long term absentees.

This will not bother Pep Guardiola though, whose Bayern side have looked imperious so far this season, especially in Europe.

CSKA have virtually no chance of qualification either, with Manchester City only needing a point from one of their two remaining games to secure progression. The Russian side are favourites for the Europa League spot, but will have to do without Alan Dzagoev and Vassili Berezoutski this evening.